Publishing Agreement
Thank you for considering [Publisher's Name] to publish your book. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and bring your manuscript to life.
Terms and Conditions
- Grant of Rights: The Author grants to the Publisher the exclusive right to publish, print, distribute, and sell the Book in all formats, including but not limited to hardcover, paperback, e-book, and audiobook.
- Term: The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of [LENGTH OF TERM] years from the date of first publication.
- Territory: The territory for the publication and sale of the Book shall be worldwide.
- Subsidiary Rights: The Publisher shall have the right to license subsidiary rights to the Book, including but not limited to film, television, and stage rights.
- Royalties: The Publisher shall pay to the Author royalties on the net sales of the Book as follows:
- [ROYALTY RATE]% on hardcover sales
- [ROYALTY RATE]% on paperback sales
- [ROYALTY RATE]% on e-book sales
- [ROYALTY RATE]% on audiobook sales
- Advance: The Publisher shall pay to the Author an advance of $[ADVANCE AMOUNT] against royalties.
- Accounting: The Publisher shall provide to the Author a statement of account on a [FREQUENCY] basis, showing the number of copies sold, the royalties earned, and the amount of royalties paid.
- Author's Obligations: The Author shall:
- Deliver the manuscript of the Book to the Publisher on or before [MANUSCRIPT DELIVERY DATE]
- Cooperate with the Publisher in the editing and proofreading of the Book
- Provide the Publisher with any necessary information or assistance in the publication and promotion of the Book
- Publisher's Obligations: The Publisher shall:
- Publish the Book in a professional and timely manner
- Distribute the Book to retailers and online platforms
- Promote the Book through various marketing channels
- Copyright: The Author retains the copyright to the Book.
- Termination: This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon [NUMBER] days' written notice to the other party.
- Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [STATE/COUNTRY].
Acceptance
By submitting your manuscript to [Publisher's Name], you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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